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Our mission is to ensure a full measure of justice for those in need. LSSP provides a wide range of civil legal assistance to eligible low-income persons in the Charlotte metropolitan area and west-central N.C.
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Legal Services of Southern Piedmont has a new name, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

As we begin the next 50 years, our new name more accurately reflects our commitment to provide quality legal services and tireless advocacy for all people in the Charlotte region.

News & Events

Yesterday’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program over the next six months disrupted the lives of nearly 800,000 young people and their families across the country. DACA has provided temporary relief from deportation and work authorization to qualifying immigrants since the program began in 2012. Those who qualify came here …

This post was written by Abby Mitchell, a summer intern for Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s development team. Abby is a rising senior at American University. I sat in an old-fashioned leather office chair as an intern at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, formerly Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, and asked a routine question: “How …

Testimonials

“..Without this agency, numerous people like me would have no place to go when facing a legal problem. I appreciate everything that this office did to assist me. Thank you so much....”

—Consumer Disputes & Employment

LSSP Client

“..My attorney was kind, attentive and very professional. Services were exceptional. Your agency is helping so many people who otherwise would not be represented. Keep up the excellent work!...”

—Consumer Disputes & Employment

LSSP Client

“..It was a great help that LSSP gave me. They kept me informed on everything that was going on with my case. The staff was very kind with everything. They always took their time to listen with amiability and, most of all, with respect. For me, the best thing I could find was from this …...”

—Immigrant Justice

LSSP Client

“..I’ll always be thankful to LSSP. LSSP has been a blessing for someone like me. I couldn’t afford a lawyer, but LSSP stepped in to meet my needs, giving me advice on what or what not to do. I don’t have the words to thank LSSP....”

—Health Care & Public Benefits

LSSP Client

“..LSSP was there for me when no one else was....”

—Health Care & Public Benefits

LSSP Client

“..My attorney was wonderful, helpful and made me feel more comfortable with the process. I believe without her help I may not have won. After meeting with them I felt more comfortable and confident about going to the hearing. They talked with me at length to determine my needs. LSSP provides a great service to …...”

“..Without Legal Services, our community would have no place to go because we could not afford and attorney fees. Thank you, Legal Services....”

—Tax Disputes

LSSP Client

“..I am very satisfied and grateful for the people that helped me in the case and most of all with the people who help this association continue to move forward. I am very grateful for your services because there are still friendly people who exist and are willing to help Hispanic people. I am satisfied …...”

—Immigrant Justice

LSSP Client

“..Our attorney went to great lengths to ensure information was thorough and consistent. Excellent service; they remained professional the friendly at all times. I received the same dedication I would have received from other expensive law firms....”

—Health Care & Public Benefits

LSSP Client

“..I was extremely pleased with the quality as well as the staff’s advice. They were not only courteous but very patient and explained every aspect of each document....”

—Tax Disputes/Elderly

LSSP Client

“..I am very grateful for LSSP’s help. They came through on every task they said they would and in a very timely matter. I think they are doing a great job in assisting people in crisis. I am very grateful for their services....”